Iguazu Falls, Brazil/Argentina

Kimberly Ross

There is one simple reason why this summer is the best year to go to Brazil: from June to September, Americans don’t need a visa to enter—nor do they need to pay the typical $160 fee. Most travelers will head straight to Rio or São Paulo, but don’t overlook the incredible Iguazu Falls, which straddle the border between Brazil and Argentina. Regardless of which side you visit from, everyone agrees that the staggering waterfalls are a must-see.

There is one simple reason why this summer is the best year to go to Brazil: from June to September, Americans don’t need a visa to enter—nor do they need to pay the typical $160 fee. Most travelers will head straight to Rio or São Paulo, but don’t overlook the incredible Iguazu Falls, which straddle the border between Brazil and Argentina. Regardless of which side you visit from, everyone agrees that the staggering waterfalls are a must-see.